Keith knows BBQ. If he says Fat Larry's rocks, I'm down with that. Love the "muddy" ribs. That's the 2nd time now I've heard someone call those out by name. Great tag.JFat Larry's is my go-to these days. It's located in a old converted house on Summer Avenue near Arlington. Their muddy ribs and brisket are tops in town, and unlike the Rendezvous, lunch is the best time to show up. If I could have only one BBQ plate in the city, though, it would be Cozy's ribs.Cool. I'm still trying to juggle the schedule but would love to make it. It's funny in that most BBQ I've had there has been pretty average. I've only been to Jim Neely's and Germantown Commissary once but both were pretty average. I did enjoy Rendezvous but more for the spectacle of the experience with the waiters. Feels more like a fun steakhouse restaurant than a BBQ joint.Tipsy & Joe
Thoughts on this list I threw together? Where you wanting to hit/skip from this list?
DOWNTOWN AREA:
A&R BBQ (South Memphis / Downtown)
Cozy Corner (Downtown)
Rendezvous (Downtown)
Double J Smokehouse (Downtown)
Interstate BBQ (downtown)
Tom's BBQ (downtown/airport)
MIDTOWN/EAST MEMPHIS AREA:
Corky's BBQ (East Memphis)
Germantown Commissary (Germantown)
Central BBQ (Midtown)
Paynes BBQ (Midtown)
Leonards BBQ (East Memphis / HIckory Ridge)
BBQ Shop (Midtown)
Tops BBQ (East Memphis/Summer)
OUTLIERS: (20-30min drive)
Fat Larry's (Bartlett)
Memphis BBQ Company (Horn Lake, MS)
I was with some Memphis people this weekend and they raved about Fat Larry's being the best in town. Also said the Rib Cage on Pickwick was great. I would kind of like to hit Cozy Corner and Corky's just because they're famous.
But I'll let you be the guide, Icon. I'm good with what you recommend.
J